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Smartphones Fun Stuff Search site How to Fix Access is Denied, File May Be In Use, or Sharing Violation Errors in Windows Ever try to delete a file and get an Access
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is Denied error? Or maybe you're trying to copy or move a file or folder folder access denied windows 7 you need permission to perform this action and you get a message stating the source file may be in use? This type of error can occur for several reasons: access denied error you do not have ownership of the file or folder and therefore cannot perform any actions on it or the operating system or another program is currently using it. You can usually figure out which situation https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2623670 you're involved with by taking a look at what exactly you're trying to do. If you get the Access is Denied or You don't currently have permission to access this folder message, then you're probably looking at a permissions problem. If you're not an Administrator on the computer, you're probably not going to be able to fix this issue, so first make sure you can get access to an admin account. Access http://www.online-tech-tips.com/software-reviews/how-to-fix-access-is-denied-file-may-be-in-use-or-sharing-violation-errors-in-windows/ Is Denied Error This particular error is normally caused by NTFS permissions, but it can also be caused by other issues like a corrupt user profile, encryption on the file or if the file is in use. We'll talk about file in use errors in the next section. To gain access to the file or folder, you'll need to have the correct permissions configured for your account. Before you start doing any work, you should try to click on the Continue button that will show up in Windows 7 and Windows 8 automatically. This will try to give your user account permissions to the folder as long as you are the owner. If you get the You have been denied permission to access this folder message after clicking Continue, that means you are not the owner and you'll have to first take ownership of the folder before you can change any permissions. Take Ownership of Files and Folders in Windows Taking ownership is unfortunately quite a process, so it's best to have ample time and patience before attempting this. To get started, you need to right-click on the file or folder, choose Properties and then go to the Security tab. If you have no access to the folder, you'll see a message stating you have to be an A
The How-To Geek Forums Have Migrated to Discourse How-To Geek Forums / Windows XP External drive shows files but access denied when copying (8 posts) Started 4 years ago by Enthusiast Latest reply from germ-x Topic Viewed 1248 times Enthusiast Posts: 566 This post has been reported. http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/external-drive-shows-files-but-access-denied-when-copying I have an external 500GB Seagate drive that is recognized on the computer when I plug it in, however when I try to copy or open the files I get an access denied error message: Error copying file or folder, access denied. I am currently running a disk check on the drive. What could be the problem accessing these files? Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top Xhi Posts: 6298 This post has been reported. If they were created on another computer there may be an Ownership problem. access denied Simply right click the highest level folder and see if there is a "Take Ownership choice. If not you may have to do it the hard way giving your user permissions through the security tab in Properties. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top Enthusiast Posts: 566 This post has been reported. I will look into that. It appears the person who used this drive before I got it used it with Vista. I am using it with XP. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top Xhi Posts: access denied windows 6298 This post has been reported. If you know what his user name was on the Vista system a last resort to try might be to create that name on the XP computer. Is it XP Pro or above or Home? Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top Enthusiast Posts: 566 This post has been reported. XP Pro. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top Xhi Posts: 6298 This post has been reported. You sdhouled be able to do some things with Ownership then. Home did not have that capability. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top Enthusiast Posts: 566 This post has been reported. Ok. In the middle of a lengthy chkdsk at the moment. I will try the ownership route after. Thanks Xhi. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top germ-x Posts: 5310 This post has been reported. go to my computer > click on the drive in question > rt click and scroll down to properties > open properties > click on security tab >check and see if your account has permissions, > if not then add. You should not have to make another account. Now if the previous user / owner has used some type of locking software (like locit) then you will need to get that info from him / her. Reports: · Posted 4 years ago Top Topic Closed This topic has been closed to new replies. ABOUT About Us Contact Us Discussion Forum Advertising Privacy Policy GET ARTICLES BY EMAIL Enter your email address to get our daily newsletter. FOLLOW US Twi